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Lisa exhaled, setting down her fork. "If you play this right, Tedmond, the company could be yours permanently."Saying that wasn’t something she wanted to say. It was all a lie, and she didn’t care. As long as he returned to the family and helped with his baby mama’s money, the company would be stable enough for Max to run it.Even if Tedmond had changed, he was still the illegitimate son."Every choice that was made was for the company," Lisa added. "You wouldn’t understand since you were never around."Tedmond’s brows furrowed. Now, she was trying to manipulate him into believing he knew nothing about the family because he left."Also, you haven't paid attention to the business to begin with," she claimed shamelessly. "There’s no way you would understand the decisions made on behalf of the company.""Oh, really?" Tedmond questioned, finally finding something to use against her. "Then how would I run the company if I don't understand a single decision made on its behalf?"Lisa was ca
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“Did they just leave me to pay for it?” Lisa muttered, not realizing she had spoken aloud.The waiter gave her a confused look. “That’s right. You have to pay the bill.”Lisa’s face twisted in frustration. She had ordered tons of food, expecting Tedmond to foot the bill once their conversation was over. Yet, he hadn’t even paid for the water he drank, and Sierra had the audacity to order takeout as well.“Umm, ma’am, other tables are waiting for me. I can’t stand here forever,” the waiter said, reminding her that she still needed to pay.Groaning, Lisa held out her hand. “Hold up, let me grab my card from my bag real quick.”The waiter nodded, still waiting.Meanwhile, Tedmond stepped into a hotel just across from the restaurant, completely unaware that Persis had even ordered a takeout, leaving Lisa with a massive bill.He wanted to see what would happen next, and staying at the hotel was the perfect option since it had multiple floors, allowing him to observe everything. He only hop
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Her heart sank as he locked eyes with her, then shifted his gaze toward Hino. From the look in Max’s eyes, Lisa could already tell what was coming.Hino, who had walked out with her, noticed that she had stopped moving and followed her gaze to see what had caught her attention.Seeing Max there, his lips immediately curled into a grin, which he desperately tried to hide but couldn't.He knew Lisa had left Tedmond for his brother, but now it looked like Max was the one being cuckolded.“What the hell is this?” Max demanded, his voice low but laced with fury.He immediately stopped leaning against his car and hurried toward them.Lisa stiffened, her mind racing for an excuse, but Max didn’t give her the chance.“You messaged me saying you needed money. I came all the way here, and I find you with another man? You needed money to pay for another guy’s meal?” His voice rose, drawing the attention of nearby people.Those who overheard his words began murmuring.“Is there a fight happening?
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Hino crouched beside Max, speaking low enough for only him to hear. “Stay down. You don’t want to know what happens if I stop holding back.”Max gritted his teeth, humiliated, but he knew he was outmatched.Hino stood up and dusted himself off like nothing had happened. He turned to Lisa, smirking. “Are you ready to go?”Lisa hesitated, glancing between Hino and Max. The way Max lay on the pavement, his pride crushed beneath Hino’s merciless hands, sent a shiver down her spine.This wasn’t supposed to happen. She had planned to control the situation, but now Max had been humiliated in public. And the worst part? Hino wasn’t even fazed.But she couldn’t afford to be dragged down with Max. If she defended him now, she would look weak—desperate. People would pity him—and, by extension, mock her. No, she had to stay in control. If Max was going to ruin himself, she wouldn’t go down with him.And she wouldn’t be able to get what she wanted from Hino. Since Tedmond had completely refused he
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Right after saying that, Tedmond moved to the couch in the room and turned on the TV. He wanted to watch the event as Duncan had asked him, but before sitting down, he made sure to send a response to Duncan.‘I just turned on the TV. I’ll be watching the live show.’As soon as he sent the text, Duncan read it almost immediately and responded.‘Okay. I won’t let you down.’Tedmond chuckled. He hadn’t been waiting for someone to let him down, nor had he thought about it when he spoke to Duncan.Sitting down on the sofa, he leaned back, waiting for the station to come on. Persis took a seat next to him, peering at the large screen in front of them. She wondered if this was all she would have missed had she not asked for a room with two beds.Just then, Tedmond changed the channel, and there was Duncan, seated among the interviewers. He was neatly dressed, his hair pulled back into a sleek, silky hold. Wearing his glasses, he looked more like a professor than a businessman.Tedmond leaned
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 196
The entire family was summoned for an emergency meeting, and to everyone’s surprise, they assembled faster than expected. While they had several locations to choose from, they unanimously agreed to gather at Harold’s house—it was the closest to Duncan and his family, making it the most strategic option.Before long, every member was seated around the long table in one of the mansion’s grand meeting rooms. Their expressions ranged from irritation to concern, each of them clearly displeased at having to abandon their plans on such short notice.Once Harold confirmed that everyone had arrived, he wasted no time explaining the gravity of the situation. As he spoke, the atmosphere grew heavier, tension crackling in the air like a brewing storm.By the time he finished, a wave of panic had settled over the table. Expressions hardened, jaws clenched, and for a brief moment, silence reigned—until the weight of his words fully sank in.The look on their faces said it all.“Where is this guy we
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Duncan’s brows furrowed as he checked the message on his phone. It read:"Although we failed to apologize for what we did to you and for trying to jeopardize your life, we won’t be asking for forgiveness this time. As long as you’re willing to cooperate with us and not mention our name as the culprit in the interview, we are willing to offer you five percent shares of the Griffin family’s general business."His eyes widened in surprise as he finished reading. A deep frown settled on his face, and without hesitation, he turned to the interviewer.“I would like to take a break,” Duncan said, his voice calm but firm.The interviewer, noticing the shift in his expression, nodded without question. “It’s okay. Take your time, Mr. Harrison.”Duncan gave a brief nod before rising from his seat. He swiftly exited the room, his mind already racing with thoughts about the message he had just received.Meanwhile, in his hotel room, Tedmond sat on the couch, his brows furrowed in confusion. He had
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"Take the Griffins down as much as I want to?" Tedmond’s brows arched. He still recalled researching the Harrisons and discovering that Duncan had started his company because he had been a fan of a project the Griffin Corporation had worked on.Harold had been his inspiration to start and run his business. Digging deeper, Tedmond had even found out that Duncan had once sought business advice from Harold. And yet, now they were sworn enemies.Trying hard not to smile, Tedmond took a sip from his glass. Harold would have never expected that the teenager he once advised would one day grow powerful enough to suppress him. Tedmond also highly doubted that Harold even remembered him.Shaking his head, he snapped out of his thoughts and peered at Duncan.Sighing, he rubbed his temple. “I’m a Washington. I have plenty of things. You don’t need to hand me the shares.”Duncan already knew that and didn’t care. Tedmond had helped him gather most of the evidence even before his brother broke into
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As soon as the car began moving, Tedmond glanced out the window. He hadn’t just chosen to let the men deal with Ottis and the others—he had also left without seeing how badly they would get beaten. Nor did he try to use the situation to his advantage.Letting Ottis get beaten wasn’t enough—not after everything Ottis had done to him and the way he had insulted his mother.Shaking his head, Tedmond snapped out of his thoughts. There were still plenty of chances to deal with Ottis. This was only the beginning.Everyone who had disrespected his mother was going to get a taste of their own medicine—and he wasn’t going to let any of them off quickly.At that moment, his phone began to ring. Pulling it from his pocket, he glanced at the caller ID. The name read Persis.Seeing her name, Tedmond immediately answered the call. Persis had planned to attend afternoon classes, and she had gone earlier because her extra class started before the general one.“Hello…” Her voice came through the speak
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Not knowing what to say to them anymore, Tedmond decided not to bother trying to convince them. Ottis had dragged them into this mess when he could’ve simply handed over the money.Tedmond tucked his phone back into his pocket, calm as ever. “If you’re so confident, then come at me. Don’t hesitate now.” His gaze swept across them, daring. “And when you’re writhing on the floor, try not to beg too much. It’s pathetic.”That was the last straw.“GET HIM!” Remi roared.The thugs charged at Tedmond like a pack of wild dogs—fists clenched, eyes blazing with rage.But just as they closed in—CRASH!The ceiling burst open, and masked men dropped down like shadows. The walls cracked open, revealing hidden panels from which more men in black silently stepped out. The front door slammed shut as two more guards entered, locking the exits. Even the corners of the floor opened up, and more men rose from hidden compartments.Everyone froze.Even Tedmond was stunned. He knew help would come—but he h
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Tedmond had not only provided someone for them to beat up, but he was also offering a large sum of money. There was no reason for them to refuse.Remi, too, recognized that he couldn’t turn down the deal. The money was too tempting. But there was one issue—Ottis was a regular client. He was a guaranteed source of income, while Tedmond was likely just a one-time, high-paying opportunity.Still, for now, the money mattered most.“That’s fine with us,” Remi replied with a shrug. “As long as you can pay us, who cares who gets beaten?”Seeing their leader accept Tedmond’s offer, the other men broke into cheers. The rest of the day was looking up—for such a large amount, they’d be able to get more women than they’d originally planned.On the other hand, Ottis was in shock. He couldn’t believe they had turned on him so quickly—all for money.“How could you do this to me?!” Ottis demanded. “I’m the one who’s your client! You can’t just accept his offer!”Remi turned to him, his expression col
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Upon coming to a conclusion, the customary grin Remi had returned. He just needed to give the order to his men to start, and they would begin.As Remi turned to give the order, Tedmond’s voice finally cut through the air.“You should’ve asked for more,” he said coolly, his tone calm and firm. “How much is the money that had been doubled? I would like to triple it.”The room froze.The men turned toward Tedmond, stunned that he had the nerve to speak, let alone offer more money.Ottis’s head snapped in his direction, a deep frown settling on his face.Remi raised a brow, caught off guard by what he’d just heard. The amount he was set to receive from Ottis was already generous—he had even convinced him to double it. And now Tedmond was offering to triple that doubled sum?The rest of the men were just as shocked.Triple the already doubled money?For a moment, they were genuinely tempted. After all, in their line of work, loyalty usually went to whoever paid the highest price.However,
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Ottis had finally said what he wanted them to do to Tedmond—and hearing it, Tedmond wasn’t surprised. He had expected something like this from Ottis.He could already tell what Ottis was aiming for. By asking them to break his arms and legs, Ottis wanted to render him completely useless—someone who couldn’t move, couldn’t fight, couldn’t even feed himself without help.But Tedmond wasn’t going to let that happen.On the other hand, Remi’s face lit up with excitement. He was thrilled to finally get the green light to create a masterpiece—a broken body that couldn’t be fixed.Remi had a fetish for snapping bones. Yet until now, no client had ever requested just broken bones. Most wanted pain or death, but this… this was art to him.“We’re free to beat him however we want, right?” Remi asked, eager for confirmation.Ottis nodded, his gaze locking back onto Tedmond. The grin on his face stretched even wider. He couldn’t wait to see fear finally take over Tedmond’s face.‘He has to be terr
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As soon as the men stepped into the warehouse, their eyes landed on Tedmond, seated calmly on a chair. The gang leader, Remi, broke into a wide grin the moment he saw him.That chair was usually reserved for the poor souls they dragged in to torture, and now that Tedmond was sitting on it, Remi knew they had themselves a new plaything—someone to mess with for hours while they drank and laughed.“Looks like we’ve got ourselves a gift,” Remi said, his grin deepening as he glanced at the others. One by one, they nodded, grins spreading across their faces.They’d been out all night, bored and hoping to find someone to mess with, but had returned empty-handed—until now. The sight of Tedmond sparked excitement in them. The games could wait, but their entertainment was secured.Remi’s gaze finally shifted from Tedmond to the person who had brought him. He hadn't paid attention earlier, too focused on their new toy. When his eyes landed on Ottis, recognition lit up his face.Ottis was one of
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Seeing the hand heading for his face, Tedmond didn’t bother dodging or bracing himself, which made Ottis even more furious. Ottis still remembered when Tedmond would brace himself or try to dodge the punch, but now, it was different.“You insolent bastard!” Ottis barked, and without another word, he raised his hand to strike.However, before the punch could land, Tedmond’s hand shot up, effortlessly catching Ottis’s wrist in mid-air. The sudden stop made Ottis flinch.Tedmond looked down at the hand he’d just caught, then back at Ottis with a mixture of disbelief and contempt.‘This man used to scare me?’The realization hit like thunder.It was then that Tedmond realized he hadn’t been scared of Ottis at all. He had only been scared of fighting back. In the past, he had known that if he had tried to hit Ottis back, it would have led to so much trouble. But now, he could hit him all he wanted.Ottis, red-faced and trembling with rage, tried to yank his hand back, but Tedmond held on,
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Hearing Tedmond speak to him like that, Ottis looked like he’d been shot. For all the times he’d visited the Griffin mansion, even the legitimate children never dared talk back to him. Yet here was a bastard—Tedmond—standing tall, eyes firm, tone sharp, not backing down.“How dare you?!” was the only thought roaring in Ottis's mind. How dare a maid’s son talk to me like that? Just because he got a few shares, did he suddenly think he was something now? Arrogant fool. He was still the same low-born brat he’d always been.Ottis clenched his jaw, rage bubbling in his gut. He would take back those shares—crush Tedmond’s delusion of power.But Tedmond wasn’t finished.He stepped closer, gaze locked on Ottis, fearless.“You thought I’d give you those shares just because you asked?” Tedmond’s voice was calm, but his words cut sharp. “You thought you could bark orders like before and I’d run away with my tail between my legs?”Ottis scoffed, forcing a smirk that already cracked at the edges.
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Trouble?Kyle peered at Ottis, finding him strangely familiar. However, he couldn’t quite place where he had seen him before.Tedmond frowned. He had seen Ottis’s message but hadn’t expected to run into him so soon. He had classes to attend and didn’t want to waste time dealing with him.More importantly, had Ottis been in the restaurant when he bought it? That would be a problem. If Ottis knew he had enough money to purchase a high-end restaurant, his identity would be exposed—and Griffin would figure it out too.“I had no idea you became friends with one of Max’s buddies.” Ottis’s voice dripped with amusement, a grin creeping onto his face. “After getting kicked out of the family, are you trying hard to be Max?”Tedmond rolled his eyes. As if. Why would he ever want to be Max? Even if Max were made president of the entire country, he’d still be the last person Tedmond would want to emulate.“What the hell are you talking about?” Kyle snapped, his glare fixing on Ottis. The moment he
